Electrician

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Devizes; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrician at HMP Erlestoke, where you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring safety and maintenance. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as an electrician.
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of skilled tradespeople.
• Ensure a safe environment for prisoners and staff.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the prison.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

C&G 2367 or 2357

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations

Certificate in BS7671 2018

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Location: HM Prison Erlestoke, Erlestoke House, Erlestoke, Devizes SN10 5TU

Salary: £39,333.37 per annum, plus overtime payments after 6 months

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week,

We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Erlestoke, a category C adult male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Erlestoke runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We Are a Ministry Of Justice Business And Provide Critical And Time-bound Services To HMPPS, And Are Looking For a Electrician With Any Combination Of

• Two years' experience working in a role as an electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Electrician qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Certificate in BS7671 2018 (18th edition)
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
  
  

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

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Pride In People.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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